matt baucus, a member of six senate and two house terms decided a 44th year in washington was not in the cards. he won't seek re-election in 2014. he said we should not write him off yet. in the next year and a half i want to spend all of my hard work, shoe leather and luck working for the people of montana instead of on campaigning. he has earned the scorn of democrats when he voted against ex-banded background checks and the gun bill. he called the implementation of president obama's signature healthcare reform law a train wreck. before you scream who is this guy, remember he did help ride the affordable care act. leads hit to mike dennison. mike, thank you for joining us in "the war room"." >> glad to be here. >> michael: mike, tell us what is the buzz in montana about why matt baucus is actually stepping down? >> well, i think baucus, he's 71-year-old, and we're thinking a year or two ago why would this guy one to aren't again and put himself through the mill. highways been there for 40 years. why would he step down? baucus is a political animal. he is always raising money. even